The Grand House is located in Vĩnh Phúc, Vietnam. Designed by Km Architecture Office, the house features a modern yet traditional style. It prioritizes connection with ancestry through a spatial arrangement that maintains essential activities, including a spacious courtyard, private bedrooms for siblings, and a focal worship space.
Tantalus Studio Residence is a 1954 house located in Honolulu, United States. Designed in a midcentury style by Tantalus Studio, the property features a balance between historic homage and modern-day significance.
The designer restored the home in 2020, incorporating warm finishes and an eclectic mix of furnishings to create a serene backdrop for the dramatic views from every room.
Nestled in Phuoc Tinh, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Vietnam, Terra Villa is a house designed by NU Architecture & Design in 2024. Thoughtfully crafted, this modern retreat strikes a balance between rustic charm and contemporary comfort, embracing the homeowners’ desire for natural materials. The design incorporates an open layout that maximizes natural light and airflow while creating a safe child-friendly environment, enriched by the soothing simplicity of Wabi Sabi.
Casa Goliana Mérida, a house in Mérida, Mexico, employs Yucatecan architecture aesthetics in its design by Workshop: Diseño y Construcción. The mid-century modern residence underwent a restoration, with an emphasis on traditional values, and materials as well as neutral color palettes throughout the interiors, creating a calming environment with a strong expression of tropical housing design, underscoring the significance of bringing local history into contemporary living.
Situated in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, Casa Simon is a house by LSD Architects designed in 2020. This tropical home serves as a compact yet visually appealing prototype. It features a traditional double paraboloid roof, unifying its rugged concrete surfaces with sleek metal and warm wood for an inviting balance of texture and light. Expansive glass exteriors invite natural elements, ensuring that Casa Simon is seamlessly integrated with its lush surroundings.
Designed by architect Sandra Sayeg, the VH Residence in São Paulo, Brazil, is a house that embodies a young couple’s desire for a welcoming, functional home that is deeply connected to nature.
The Soul Garden house in Hyderabad, India was completed by Spacefiction Studio in 2019 and includes a central garden. With an introverted layout and operable louvers, the structure accommodates a large requirement on a small plot. A double-height court with laser-cut perforations ensures privacy, while balconies overlook the central garden, filtering light to create a tranquil atmosphere. The design features exposed concrete, handmade cement tiles, and a tropical garden with a fountain.
Kee Yen Architect designed the 3-Juxta House in Malaysia, creating a refined two-level structure for a multi-generational family. Eschewing extravagance, the volumes are interconnected, accommodating diverse needs in tropical climate conditions. The focal point is a central courtyard and pool, enhancing the passive design strategy to ensure natural ventilation.